# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
04 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, yogurt or sour cream, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - Add dry ingredients into wet mixture and fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve tenderness.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts, reserving a few chocolate chips for topping if desired.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface, and sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips.
07 - Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
08 - Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing for serving.
